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PLUS At least 6 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical
Practitioner. It would be required of the successful candidate to sign a
performance agreement. Non- South African citizens who are not permanent
residents will be considered for an annual renewable contract and will be
responsible for providing proof of verification of qualifications. Unendorsed
valid Code B driver’s license (code 08). Competencies: Knowledge: Own
clinical discipline. Relevant legislation, regulations and policies. Quality
assurance and improvement programmes. Programme planning, and
evaluation. Information management, Human resources and financial
management. Skills: Leadership. Communication, Problem solving, Computer
literacy, Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance. Self-confidence. Objective.
Ethical. Emphatic.
DUTIES : General: Represent own specialist discipline as a member of a District Clinical
Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for mothers,
new-borns and children at all levels within a health district. Promote equitable
access to an appropriate level of care for all mothers, new-borns and children
throughout the district. Maintain personal competency in own clinical discipline
whilst ensuring that no more than 10-20% of time is spent on clinical care at
the regional or tertiary hospitals is optional. Support Service Delivery: Support
clinics, community health centres and district hospitals with all aspects of
service delivery related to own specialist discipline. Promote clinical
effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes and
development, dissemination or implementation of clinical protocols and
standard treatment guidelines. Provide Education and Training: Facilitate and
participate in the development, training and mentorship under post-graduate
medical, nursing and allied health professionals; this may require involvement
with local academic training institutions. Support Health Systems and Logistics:
Work with the district management team to establish and maintain systems
including surveillance, health information, communication and referral
guidelines and processes to support the delivery of services. Provide support
to ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, resources and sundries for the
provision of quality clinical care. Monitor and Evaluate Services: Initiate,
support and participate in risk management activities for patients (e.g. critical
event analysis, morbidity and mortality meeting) practitioner (e.g. infection
control) and the organisation (e.g. performance reviews). Initiate, support and
participate in the clinical audits and quality improvement cycles. Implement
effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and
appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes. Initiate support and
participation in relevant research: this may require involvement with local
academic training institutions. Collaborate, Communicate and Report
Effectively: Foster effective teamwork and collaborate within the district
Specialist team. Enable engagement with the local community and relevant
non-government organisations. Facilitate and ensure effective communication
with all management structures within the district, the regional and tertiary
hospitals as relevant as well as the provincial Department of Health. Present
regular reports on activities, health services and programmes. Support
Organisational Activities: Assist with strategic and operational planning of
services in the district and/ or catchment area of the regional. Assist with the
co-ordination and supervision of discipline related services within the district.
Assist with the recruitment and management of relevant human resources.
ENQUIRIES : All enquiries must be directed to Mrs. GLL Zuma: District Director Tel No: (039)
834 8200.
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be directed to: Att Mr. ZN Dotyeni, Assistant Director: HRM,
Harry Gwala Health District Office, Private Bag x502, Ixopo, 3276 or Hand
delivers to: 111 Main Street, Ixopo under KFC building, Room 99, District office.
NOTE : An application for employment form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded.
This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website
www.kznhealth.gov.za. Certified copies of ID documents, educational
qualifications, certificates of service and professional registration certificates
(not copies of certified copies) and proof of current registration must be
submitted together with your CV. Original signed letter from your current
employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the
requirements and recommendations of the advert. This Department is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote candidates
representativity at all occupational categories in the department. People with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. The reference number must be indicated
in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref HGHD 11/2019. Please note

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